F22 Boots

 

I wasn't able to purchase my first choice of the F-24' so I original thought I may be downgrading to the F22's. The more I thought about it, the more I realized the F22's fit my style. It is a misconception that all carvers like the stiffest boot and boards in existance. True, we usually have slightly stiffer equipment on average for stability at high speeds, but I don't like the ultra stiff boots for everyday riding. They are powerful into turns, but they are not fun for freestyle, and this is what freestyle is all about.

 

The F22's were plenty stiff to match my carving requirements, yet they were playful enough to still enjoy freestyle. Fit wise: Great. I went to Salomon initially because of thier unparalled heel-hold. I have narrow heels so heel-lift is a major problem. Yesterday I never noticed it once. I never even thought about it until I riding up the chair lift and was thinking, "What should I be looking for in these boots?" They were comfortable right ou of the box on my feet. That's right, the advice I give to customers all the time I threw out the window. With studying and work I had no time to break them in. I did the stupid thing and took them straight to hill. No problems whatsoever. Even the best boots with a performance fit in the past gave me some sore spots. This morning, nothing.

 

I am never go back to anything else. I want the whole F-series now.